Which Bandsaw Should I Buy? DEEP CUT, COMPACT, or SUB COMPACT?

I have all 4 models of Milwaukee bandsaws, two are M18 and two are M12. Here’s the pros and cons of each. Milwaukee… Read More

TOOL REVIEW – RIDGID OCTANE Cordless Brushless 18V 3-1/4 in. Hand Planer

I have to admit, I don’t know the first thing about planers. I’m an electrician, I’ve never used one of these, but I was sent one to review so what I’ll do is tell you the specs, rather than try to pretend I have an opinion on the quality of the tool. Read More

TOOL REVIEW – RIDGID OCTANE Brushless 18V 1 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer

I use rotary hammers quite a bit in the electrical field, usually to get rock walls flat when mounting panels/enclosures, or when drilling out concrete/stone for anchor points. Let’s see how the Ridgid hammer compares. Read More

TOOL REVIEW – RIDGID OCTANE Brushless 18V One-Handed Reciprocating Saw

I’m a daily Sawzall user, and I’m always happy when I get to use a new style or model to see how they compare. Typically I don’t have a lot of opportunities to use Ridgid tools unless they’re sent to me to test, so I’m really happy to get to try this one out! Read More

TOOL REVIEW – Ridgid-Emerson 18-volt Cordless Wet/Dry Vac

Today I get to try out a new vacuum by Ridgid (Emerson) that’s battery-powered! I’ve been thinking for a long time that vacuums should be cordless, as everything else on job sites is going that way. Let’s see how it works, shall we? Read More

TOOL REVIEW – Dewalt 120v CORDLESS Miter Saw DHS790AT2

Ok now this is cool…a 120-volt CORDLESS DeWalt Miter Saw?? They’ve really been stepping up their game on the dual 60v FLEXVOLT technology, and seeing it in a portable miter-saw is impressive. Let’s take a look. Read More

TOOL REVIEW – Rigid OCTANETM Compact Router

Full disclosure here, I’ve never used a router before. Ever. But since Home Depot sent me one to test out I’m going to try my hand at woodworking. Read More

TOOL REVIEW – Ryobi ONE+ 18V Brushless 3-Speed Impact Driver

I’ve been getting to use a lot more Ryobi stuff over the past couple years, and I have to say they’ve definitely stepped up their game. I wouldn’t consider them a pro-grade option for tradesmen, but I have to admit - for literally anybody else these tools are providing a hell of a lot of power and value for their price. Read More

TOOL REVIEW – Rigid OCTANETM 18V Jigsaw

I’ve had the chance to test out a few cordless jigsaws over the past year, so let’s see how the new Ridgid Octane 18-volt Jig stacks up. Read More

TOOL REVIEW – Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Brushless Super Sawzall

I'm a huge fan of pretty much everything Milwalkee makes and I was recently sent their M18 FUEL sawzall. I’ve used a lot of different sawzalls in my career, so I'm pretty excited to put it to work and see what sets it apart from the others. Read More